Every Soldier in Hooker's Old Division "Will Hurrah Him Forever!"

"In every engagement," Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker "always seemed to know exactly what to do and when to do it," noted one of his most loyal staff officers, James Fowler Rusling. He heaped praise on Hooker in his memoirs, in which he explained the true origin of corps badges in the Army of the Potomac and how Hooker did not like his nom de guerre, "Fighting Joe." "Life on the Civil War Research Trail" is hosted by Ronald S. Coddington, Editor and Publisher of Military Images magazine. Learn more about our mission to showcase, interpret and preserve Civil War portrait photography at militaryimagesmagazine.com and shopmilitaryimages.com. This episode is brought to you in part by Yankee Rebel Antiques, bringing you original Civil War and 19th century artifacts. Check out the latest items: yankeerebelantiques.com Image: National Portrait Gallery This channel is a member of the YouTube Partner Program. Your interest, support, and engagement is key, and I'm grateful for it. Thank you!